Join Mark Schonbeck for Part 9 of the “Soil Health and Organic Farming” webinar series by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and eOrganic. Learn about the functions of the soil food web and key components in promoting soil health and fertility and sustainable organic crop production.

This project evaluated the impact of varying compost application rates on bell pepper yield and nitrogen status. A grower-cooperator, who produces compost, has been applying three to ten tons of compost (along with other nitrogen inputs lik…

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, examines the relationship between U.S. agriculture and climate disruption, covering how farming both contributes to and can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. It surveys carbon sequestration practices, explores carbon market mechanisms including cap-and-trade and subsidies, and outlines opportunities for farmers and ranchers to reduce emissions while potentially generating value from carbon storage.

Join Mark Schonbeck and Diana Jerkins for Part 2 of the “Soil Health and Organic Farming” webinar series by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and eOrganic. Learn about ecological approaches to weed management in organic production systems.

Soil insects present a significant challenge in organic vegetable production. Cabbage, seed corn, and onion maggots, addressed in this proposal, can severely reduce crop stands of cole crops and onions, and diminish the vigor and health of…

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, introduces soil properties, biology, and nutrient cycling as the foundation for healthy pasture management. It covers soil quality assessment, regenerative grazing principles, cover crop integration, and strategies for transitioning away from input-dependent systems, emphasizing that feeding soil microorganisms through managed grazing and living root cover is key to sustaining long-term pasture productivity.

Join Mark Schonbeck and Diana Jerkins for Part 3 of the “Soil Health and Organic Farming” webinar series by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and eOrganic. Learn about the impacts of tillage on soil health, including practical, soil-friendly tillage practices for organic systems.

Brown rot (Monilinia fructicola) poses a significant challenge for both organic and conventional peach growers. Organic fruit growers, in particular, have limited options and access to information when dealing with brown rot in their orchar…

This comprehensive guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, introduces grass-based and seasonal dairy production for producers seeking lower-input, pasture-centered operations. It covers breed selection, forage and grazing management, facilities, dry cow programs, organic certification requirements, grassfed standards, and marketing strategies.

Join Mark Schonbeck and Diana Jerkins for Part 1 of the “Soil Health and Organic Farming” webinar series by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and eOrganic. Learn about the attributes of healthy soil, the role of organic matter, and how to monitor and enhance soil health in organic production.

This tipsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, reviews botanical control options for grasshoppers, covering neem, garlic, mint, and eucalyptus. It summarizes research findings on each botanical's effectiveness at disrupting grasshopper feeding, maturity, and reproduction, offering growers practical, low-risk alternatives for managing this difficult-to-control pest across a range of cropping systems.

Join Mark Lipson at UC Santa Cruz and Mark Schonbeck from the Organic Farming Research Foundation for a discussion on how changes to federal crop insurance programs in the 2018 Farm Bill may impact organic and transitioning farmers.